Senior Manager, Network Assurance at IHS Towers

For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business and consumer demand for mobile and data. We are the partner of choice for Africa’s and the world’s leading network operators because they demand the widest reach and highest reliability for their customers, and the highest standards of governance and operational excellence for themselves. Our long-term contracts and strong sustainable cash flows mean IHS is a unique, low risk entry point for investment in Africa. Over the last four years, IHS has brought over US$5 billion of investment to the continent. Our belief is that the future economic and social development of Africa will be exponentially accelerated by mobile connectivity, and our team of over 1,000 engineers in five countries is focused on making this happen. We are committed to developing our people and the communities we serve, and to help people and businesses across the region build a powerful, prosperous future - by Africa and for Africa. IHS is Africa’s leading mobile infrastructure company. Founded in 2001 by an experienced team of engineers and business people, IHS serves clients responsibly in the building and managing of effective telecommunications infrastructure and by employing the highest quality people, services and equipment.

Job Purpose

Develop and implement a network quality assurance function which incorporates best-in-class standards, testing approaches, and automation strategies/ frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and disseminate information and intelligence generated through the Network Assurance team’s ongoing collation, validation, analysis and interpretation of network performance data.
• Ensure implementation of effective systems and procedures for gathering quality and accurate network performance data.
• Provide guidance on the design and deployment of annual client/ stakeholder feedback surveys. Produce and share survey reports internally with key stakeholders in the organization.
• Oversee the development of high-quality systems and products, ensuring functionality meets documented specifications, product requirements, and organizational goals.
• Monitor impact of new additions to the network during and after acceptance testing, collaborating with project teams and vendors to create and execute plans and test cases.
• Review and approve requests for tool access creation.
• Liaise with both internal and external customers on matters pertaining to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that affect the network assurance function.
• Review requirements to provide feedback on completeness, testability and other risk areas that could impact network quality and SLAs.
• Educate team members across the organization about the quality function and their role in ensuring quality standards are met, maintained and continuously improved.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and champion continuous improvement initiatives as they pertain to the Network Assurance function.
• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency through ongoing automation of routine/ repetitive tasks.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Associate Director, NOC.

Qualifications

Job-Specific Competencies

Functional:

• Engineering Management
• Network Operations Management
• Network Assurance
• Network Performance Analysis/ Reporting 
• Data Analysis & Reporting? 
• Problem-Solving? 
• SLA Fulfilment 
• Network Tools Administration & Management 
• Fault Management & Root Cause Analysis 

Behavioural:

• Collaboration & Teamwork

Additional Information

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering or related discipline. Advanced Specialist Master’s and/ or MBA will be an added asset.
• 13-14 years’ relevant experience in the telecoms industry.

Organizational Competencies

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Method of Application

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